Comfy Straps?

CiRRuS~BaSS · #1 01-21-2008, 09:46 PM

Hey all, Ive just bought a Peavey Cirrus 5-string bxp and while it is quite a light weight bass, im still going to need a new strap. I need something that is both comfy and yet will hold my bass secure. Ive looked around but i was just wondering what yall used and how you like it. Thanks.

N8116B · #2 01-21-2008, 09:53 PM

I like the Eyeland straps and I have seen them at GC for much cheaper than they are online. In fact I just bought one last week for $55 that lists for $79 on their web site.

bongomania · #3 01-21-2008, 09:59 PM

Check out Neotech straps, they are my favorite by far for comfyness.

Tony G · #4 01-21-2008, 10:01 PM

I have both Neotech and Comfort Strapps. I prefer the Comfort Strapp overall as it is a really comfortable strap, but I prefer the Neotech strap for looks, and the added bonus of being pretty comfortable. However, I don't care too much about looks, and the Comfort Strapp feels better overall on my shoulder, so that is what I use most of the time.

Cerb · #5 01-21-2008, 10:16 PM

Bass clef Moody in the Talkbass Store. Do it.

Humblerumble · #6 01-22-2008, 06:43 AM

I use the Cirrus strap with my Cirrus.

KJung · #7 01-22-2008, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony G

I have both Neotech and Comfort Strapps. I prefer the Comfort Strapp overall as it is a really comfortable strap, but I prefer the Neotech strap for looks, and the added bonus of being pretty comfortable. However, I don't care too much about looks, and the Comfort Strapp feels better overall on my shoulder, so that is what I use most of the time.

+1 Comfort Strapps are really great. The 'give' of those straps really makes a bass feel lightweight. They have a somewhat goofy 'double eyelet' design on the leather strap ends. I just cut off the lower section just above the lower hole and then install my straplocks... works great.

It's also cool that the Comfort Strapp comes in different lengths, so that if you are really short or really tall, there is still some adjustment room. The medium bass model would work for most though.

GREAT strap, especially if you are dealing with a heavy instrument.

#8 01-22-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony G

I have both Neotech and Comfort Strapps. I prefer the Comfort Strapp overall as it is a really comfortable strap, but I prefer the Neotech strap for looks, and the added bonus of being pretty comfortable. However, I don't care too much about looks, and the Comfort Strapp feels better overall on my shoulder, so that is what I use most of the time.

A Big +1....on Comfort Strapps! I've used them for years and haven't found anything better.

George

needmoney · #9 01-22-2008, 06:47 PM

I use this bad boy, 4.5" of strong padded leather.

Guiseppe · #10 01-22-2008, 06:59 PM

Moody straps rock. Never gig without 'em.

CiRRuS~BaSS · #11 01-22-2008, 07:09 PM

I noticed KJung mentioned strap locks. do alot of you guys use those too? i had them suggested to me but i wasnt sure if they were worth it or not.

incognito89x · #12 01-22-2008, 07:17 PM

I have strap locks on all my basses. Not a necessity, but a nice warm feeling knowing that there's no way the strap is going to fall off the bass at any time you don't want it to.

Personally I go with the Comfort Strapp. Excellent strap. I also tried out the Levi's that needmoney posted. Another nice strap, but I preferred the "give" of the comfort strapp.

Kwesi · #13 01-22-2008, 07:28 PM

Comfort Strapps +1!!! Just got one today and i had to take it on and off just trying to figure out how it made my bass feel so light

CiRRuS~BaSS · #14 01-23-2008, 07:19 AM

Edit: answered my own question with some research...

bassdriver · #15 01-23-2008, 12:10 PM

Check out a 4-inch wide bass strap from Italia. Awesome strap that will last forever...

CiRRuS~BaSS · #16 01-23-2008, 01:45 PM

as of right now i think im going with comfort strapps with some black strap locks.

maybe theyre all the same but, any preference to strap lock brands? some better than others?

nad · #17 01-23-2008, 01:49 PM

I really like the Planet Waves 3" bass strap I have, so much that when I saw one in a music store, I bought another.

I am against all things strap locks. The only time I ever dropped a bass was when it had strap locks on it.

iamlowsound · #18 01-23-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bassdriver

Check out a 4-inch wide bass strap from Italia. Awesome strap that will last forever...

Big +1, but buy them off of Ebay, you can get them for as little as $20 on there brand new. Be prepared to wait about a month for it to show up and you HAVE to use strap locks with them, they are too thick for regular strap buttons and loosen them IME. I have also heard that the moody ones are great, but I like my Italia so much that I haven't bothered forking out the money for one.

lowsound

iamlowsound · #19 01-23-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CiRRuS~BaSS

as of right now i think im going with comfort strapps with some black strap locks.

maybe theyre all the same but, any preference to strap lock brands? some better than others?

They both hold about the same, but are drastically different. I have both schallers (came on my Fbass) and dunlops. The dunlops are easier to get on and off (although the strap part is harder to get onto the strap) and they are duel purpose so you can use a regular strap with them. You can use a regular strap with the schallers, but they aren't near as safe.

lowsound

rob2966 · #20 01-23-2008, 05:40 PM

I use the Sadowsky strap (I think it is essentially a Neostrap), very comfy. I use the Dunlop strap lock on all my basses, they seem to work really well for me.

Later
Rob